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NHL Number 19 is another tough pick. Two players who merit strong consideration here are Joe Sakic, who is synonymous with the Colorado Avalanche after beginning his career with that franchise when it was the Quebec Nordiques, and Bryan Trottier, longtime New York Islander, who was a member of that franchises' 4 consecutive Stanley Cup Championships.

My pick here however is the man they called "Stevie Y", Steve Yzerman, who played his entire illustrious NHL hockey career with the Detroit Red Wings. Also referred to as just "The Captain" in Detroit, Yzerman would be given the honor and responsibility of wearing the C on his jersey at the age of 21 in his fourth NHL season. Yzerman was one of the first young players to wear the C, which is now more commonplace (see Sidney Crosby, etc.).

Yzerman became a Detroit icon, playing his entire NHL career of 22 seasons with the Red Wings. During that almost 1/4 century timespan, he would rack up quite a resume.

1755 career points (692 goals and 1063 assists)

6 consecutive seasons of more than 100 points (1987-88 through 1992-93)

Career-high 155 points in 1988-89 (only "The Great One" and Mario Lemieux have scored more)

3-time Captain of a Stanley Cup Championship team

1997-98 Conn Smythe Trophy winner

1988-89 Lester B. Pearson Award winner

1999-2000 Frank J. Selke Trophy winner

2002-2003 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner

Led league in even-strength goals in 1988-89 (45)

Led league in short-handed goals three times (1989-90, '91-'92 and '92-93)